Naturalist Chats Have you ever wondered if a plant can be carnivorous or if there are any rare birds at The Ridges? Every week, a Ridges naturalist will be stationed along Hidden Brook Boardwalk with a mobile learning station to help you explore and learn something new about the Sanctuary. Our mobile learning stations will […]
Get to Know The Ridges Are you interested in learning about The Ridges, but don’t have time for a 90-minute guided hike? Get an introduction to the Sanctuary from one of our Guided Hike leaders! Get a taste of the history and ecology of the Sanctuary on a stroll down Hidden Brook Boardwalk. Fee: Included […]
Walk & Talk with Ridges Research Team | August Each month, join us to explore a different aspect of research at The Ridges Applied Research Ecologist Victoria Holderer and Director of Research Tony Kiszonas will take you on an educational hike at various locations in The Ridges property. Please check the meeting location for each […]
Tag Talks Stop by the Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center during Monarch Madness, where Ridges staff will be on hand to answer questions and teach visitors about Monarch caterpillars and butterfly migration. Each day from 1:30 pm – 2 pm, we’ll be available to answer your questions about the tagging process and tag butterflies that are […]
Barberry Pirates Workday Join Ridges staff and other volunteers in helping to preserve our native biodiversity by assisting in invasive species removal projects in the Sanctuary! Work will involve digging, cutting, and bagging of invasive plants by hand. Please wear appropriate footwear, pants, long sleeves, and gloves. Tools provided. Suitable for ages 18 & up. […]
Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Ridges Pollinators Join a naturalist for an exploration of The Ridges Sanctuary. We’ll head out on the trails to learn about the history of The Ridges, the unique features of the Sanctuary habitats, and what makes the Sanctuary the most biologically diverse area in Wisconsin! Each month’s guided hike follows a theme […]
Naturalist Chats Have you ever wondered if a plant can be carnivorous or if there are any rare birds at The Ridges? Every week, a Ridges naturalist will be stationed along Hidden Brook Boardwalk with a mobile learning station to help you explore and learn something new about the Sanctuary. Our mobile learning stations will […]
Tag Talks Stop by the Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center during Monarch Madness, where Ridges staff will be on hand to answer questions and teach visitors about Monarch caterpillars and butterfly migration. Each day from 1:30 pm – 2 pm, we’ll be available to answer your questions about the tagging process and tag butterflies that are […]
Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Ridges Pollinators Join a naturalist for an exploration of The Ridges Sanctuary. We’ll head out on the trails to learn about the history of The Ridges, the unique features of the Sanctuary habitats, and what makes the Sanctuary the most biologically diverse area in Wisconsin! Each month’s guided hike follows a theme […]
Rocks & Ledges: Appel’s Bluff Geology Hike Ever wonder what Door County looked like 5,000 years ago? 10,000 years ago? What about 450 million years ago? Discover ancient shorelines of the Door Peninsula at The Ridges Appel’s Bluff property! Learn about the geology, plants, and habitats of the surrounding landscape and current Ridges research efforts on the property. Suitable for all ages. […]
Tag Talks Stop by the Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center during Monarch Madness, where Ridges staff will be on hand to answer questions and teach visitors about Monarch caterpillars and butterfly migration. Each day from 1:30 pm – 2 pm, we’ll be available to answer your questions about the tagging process and tag butterflies that are […]
Logan Creek Stewardship Workdays Join staff and volunteers to help with various projects at The Ridges' Logan Creek Preserve located on the shore of Clark Lake. Assist staff and other volunteers with activities like trail and boardwalk work, invasive species control, and general site maintenance. Come dressed appropriately for moderate hiking and the potential of […]
